Here's my 2 cents worth.

I tried the Orchestral 11 board a while back and didn't find it any 'better' than the orchestral 1 board- only different or complimentary if you could put it that way.

The string samples and patches a way warmer IMHO and better than those in the Orchestral 1 board- same with the brass. I agree that there are too many celtic sounds but I suppose these sounds are trendy at the moment!!!! The best sounds by far on this board are the choir sounds- absolutely superb IMHO. I will check out this board again before I make my final decision to buy it as a complimentary board for my 1st orchestral board. Cheers.